Discover how to create a wonderfully moist and festive fruit cake without any alcohol. This recipe combines an array of dried fruits with warm spices for a delightful holiday treat that everyone can enjoy.
Perfect for special occasions, this fruit cake features a rich blend of dried fruits soaked in orange juice, creating a naturally sweet and tender texture that improves with time.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
- 4 cups mixed dried fruits (650g) including:
– Apricots
– Dates
– Prunes
– Dried banana
– Dried mango
– Various raisins
– Dried cherries
– Dried strawberries
– Dried plums
– Dried raspberry
– Dried kiwi
– Dried pineapple
– Crystallized ginger - 2 cups orange juice
- 4 large eggs
- 200g salted butter (1½ sticks)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (160g)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Steps to Follow
- Step 1: Soak all dried fruits in orange juice for at least 6 hours or overnight
- Step 2: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Step 3: Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- Step 4: Beat in eggs one at a time
- Step 5: Add vanilla extract and mix well
- Step 6: Sift together flour, cinnamon powder, and baking powder
- Step 7: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture
- Step 8: Gently stir in soaked fruits with any remaining juice
- Step 9: Pour into a lined 9-inch cake pan
- Step 10: Bake for 60-75 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean
Additional Instructions
- Prep time: 30 minutes (plus soaking time)
- Cook time: 60-75 minutes
- Serves: 12-16 slices
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
- For extra moisture, brush with orange juice weekly if storing long-term
- Allow cake to cool completely before slicing
- Allergy note: Contains eggs and dairy; may contain traces of nuts
General Nutritional Values
- Approx. Calories: 325 kcal per slice
- Approx. Protein: 5g
- Approx. Carbohydrates: 55g
- Approx. Fat: 12g
